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Dual GambitAuthor: Kōga Saburō
| Original Title | 計略二重戦 |
|---|---|
| Author | 甲賀 三郎 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In 1930s Tokyo, Major Nishina Takeo operates in the shadows of imperial Japan’s intelligence war, tasked with reclaiming stolen military secrets from foreign spies. His latest mission pits him against Willard Simson, a cunning operative who has hidden critical documents in an audacious location. When Nishina’s bold infiltration of Simson’s mansion ends in capture, all seems lost—until an unexpected ally emerges: his sharp-witted son, Michio. \nWhile Simson gloats over trapping the Major, Michio executes a daring gambit, exploiting the spy’s arrogance to uncover the truth. Through whispered phone calls and calculated deception, the boy turns the tables, revealing a partnership far more formidable than Simson anticipated. As father and son weave a web of misdirection, their bond becomes their greatest weapon against a foe who underestimates both their resolve and ingenuity. \nBlending espionage thrills with familial loyalty, this tale escalates into a high-stakes duel of wits where every whispered secret and feigned weakness could decide the empire’s fate. The true stakes lie not just in recovered documents, but in proving that courage and cunning often wear unexpected faces—even that of a child. |
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